WO2003048675A2 - Munitions traçantes sans flamme - Google Patents

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WO2003048675A2
WO2003048675A2 PCT/US2002/011569 US0211569W WO03048675A2 WO 2003048675 A2 WO2003048675 A2 WO 2003048675A2 US 0211569 W US0211569 W US 0211569W WO 03048675 A2 WO03048675 A2 WO 03048675A2
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tracer
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Leon Manole
Stewart Gilman
Ernest L. Logsdon, Jr.
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/38—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information of tracer type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/40—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating type

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  • This invention relates to munitions employed for training and tactical purposes. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel small arms, mortar and canon caliber munitions including a flameless tracer containing chemiluminescent chemicals capable of providing flight path trace and site identification.
  • Pyrotechnic compositions suitable for such purpose may be chosen from among those well known in the art such as strontium nitrate, magnesium powder, potassium nitrate, barium nitrate and the like.
  • chemiluminescent materials meeting U.S. Army requirements occurred as a result of private research by the Omniglow Corporation of West Springfield, Massachusetts. These materials were obtained by mixing an oxalate ester in powdered form with a liquid peroxide to form a light emitting slurry. These chemiluminescent materials have been found suitable for use in tracer applications as well as for identifying and marking a target area with visible and/or infrared light sources. The materials so obtained are similar to conventional che iluminescents, however, certain ingredients and manufacturing techniques were developed by them working in conjunction with the inventors herein to obtain the capability of long duration and high light intensity tracing and marking capability not available heretofore.
  • the oxalate component employed was in powdered form which when mixed with a liquid peroxide yielded a non-toxic slurry which was found to be non-flammable and biodegradable.
  • the powdered form of chemiluminescent permits long term storage of materials without leakage.
  • These compositions can readily be contained in a projectile, the powder being surrounded by one or more vials of liquid.
  • the chemicals mix, so creating light and a trace of the path of the projectile which breaks apart at which time the material is scattered on the target area. This action effectively marks the target area with greater light intensity and for longer durations than those attainable using standard all liquid chemiluminescent chemical systems.
  • the primary limitation with the all liquid systems has been that upon dispersal to the environment such as a ground or target impact area, the liquid chemicals tend to be absorbed by the impacted materials such as dirt, fabricy plants: and the. like.
  • the described composition which is in the form of a powdered slurry when fully mixed is not absorbed into these impacted materials and is not miscible in water. Accordingly, these compositions will mark wet locations with ease.
  • This is a significant advance in the art since it was common for the liquid chemiluminescent materials to be easily washed away, or, alternatively, react with the oxygen in the air, thereby limiting light output duration.
  • the described compositions include components which preclude reaction with oxygen, so permitting marking of an area with longer and greater light intensity, so suggesting their use for marking, illuminating, training and site identification applications.
  • Projectiles containing powdered chemiluminescent chemicals can be used to identify and mark a target (ground location, enemy equipment or vehicles) with a chemiluminescent infrared light and/or visible light source of long duration and durability after impact and deposition of the chemiluminescent slurry on the object, so permitting identification of impact areas.
  • Missiles and smart munitions which contain infrared seeking sensors can home in on an identified (chemiluminescent marked) target and thereby guide a munition to its target.
  • Chemiluminescent light sources visible and infrared, delivered by projectiles can be used to illuminate caves, equipment, booby traps, enemy vehicles, projectile impact areas and personnel.
  • the chemiluminescent material is not flammable and will not ignite any dangerous explosive gases inside a cave.
  • Infrared light source provided by these materials allows personnel to look into a cave with infrared (night vision) detection devices to a much greater depth than attained hereto fore.
  • Current night detection devices are only capable of detecting temperature differences. Booby traps which are deeply embedded in a cave and would be at the same temperature as the cave would not be detected by night vision devices without marking with an infrared chemiluminescent chemical projectile.
  • the invention involves the fabrication of a flameless tracer and marker for small munitions and canon caliber projectiles including non- toxic, non flammable, non-energetic, environmentally friendly chemiluminescent chemicals which are maintained in separate compartments or in a single compartment until light is needed.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view in cross-section of an M781, 40 MM training projectile in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig.2 is a side view in cross-section of a 120 MM M831A1 tank projectile in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a side view in cross-section of a generic 120MM tracer/marker tank or artillery projectile in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a side view in cross-section of a generic Mortar projectile in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • a typical 40 MM tracer or marker (M781) cartridge of the invention Shown in the Fig. is cartridge or projectile 11 including a hollow front end 12 comprising a plastic windshield, a projectile metal body 13, and an optional rear plastic windshield 14.
  • a glass or plastic vials 15 containing a liquid peroxide is disposed in hollow front end 12.
  • an oxalate powder 16 is placed between the vials and fills the balance of the space in front end 12.
  • the windshield employed may either be opaque, transparent or translucent dependent upon the desired use. Thus, one requiring a tracer will employ a transparent or translucent windshield whereas one requiring only a notation of the target area will employ an opaque windshield.
  • the use of a rear windshield which may be threaded to fit body 13 is an optional feature. 17 is an optional aperture which allows chemicals to flow into rear windshield 14 during activation of the device.
  • the environmentally friendly chemicals employed for this purpose are compositions commonly employed in industry .in the . _. fabrication of glow sticks which li ⁇ ht up safety devices.” -These- compositions typically comprise an oxalate ester in combination with a peroxide, the chemicals being kept separate and apart until the light is required at which time mixture thereof is effected by breaking a seal which separates them. It should be noted that vials 15 break only on setback impact at which time the peroxide mixes with the oxalate ester to form a slurry which serves to mark the target area.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown a side view in cross-section of a 120 MM M831A1 tank projectile in accordance with the present invention.
  • tank projectile 21 including a hollow tracer cup 25 including hollow cup 24 adapted with a threaded plug 23 that permits loading of chemicals in accordance with the invention.
  • vials for liquid peroxide 27 and ester oxalate powder 26 are also shown.
  • An optional threaded adapter ring 22 may be used if desired.
  • An optional protective tracer cup 28 may also be employed.
  • the materials so activated by the firing and admixture glow intensely.
  • the glowing tracer material contained in a see- through enclosure glows intensely during the 6-10 seconds of flight of the device before impact with the ground.
  • compositions typically comprise an oxalate ester and a peroxide such as hydrogen peroxide and are of the type shown and described in U.S. Patents 4,678,606, 4,717,511, 5,122,306 and 5,232,635 which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • the chemiluminescent materials are non toxic and may be used in the form of glow sticks which emit light and glow intensely for several minutes at ambient temperatures or as liquids contained in glass or plastic containers which fracture upon firing of the projectile.
  • a tank projectile or artillery projectile 31 i.e. 105mm, 120mm, 155mm
  • the structure also includes a transparent or translucent body 36 which is threaded or slip fit and glued into back end 35.
  • a generic mortar (e.g. 60mm, 8lmm, 120mm) projectile assembly 41 including back end 42 and a transparent or translucent body 43 including therein chemiluminescent materials comprising oxalate ester 45 and vials of a peroxide 46.
  • cap member 44 which encloses the top of projectile body 43.

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Dans la présente invention, un traceur et un marqueur sans flamme destiné à des munitions de petite taille et à des projectiles de calibre de canon comprend des matériaux chimioluminescents non toxiques, sans danger pour l'environnement, qui sont maintenus dans des compartiments séparés. Les munitions, une fois tirées, brillent intensément pendant plusieurs minutes et marquent une surface cible lors de l'impact.
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